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4 notes

2019

Drew Family Cellars Syrah Valenti Ranch

North Coast · Mendocino Ridge

Someone forgot to tell the Viognier that there was supposed to be Syrah in here, with the floral components masking the overly delicate "berry" fruit desperately struggling to show some Syrah…

Reviewed 16 March 2022
2012

Stephen & Walker Trust Winery Limited Chardonnay Late Harvest

North Coast · Mendocino Ridge

Same as my previous notes on this wine. Unctuous and filling without ever being heavy or overly cloying. Candied lemon and orange peel, crystalized honey, dried apricot, and orange marmalade. This…

Reviewed 4 February 2018
2012

Stephen & Walker Trust Winery Limited Chardonnay Late Harvest

North Coast · Mendocino Ridge

Intense notes of honey, dried apricot, lemon curd, sweet lemon and orange peel, and poached peach. Powerful but not overpowering, pairing absolutely fantastic with a Point Reyes blue cheese.

Reviewed 31 December 2015